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Police to give Mississippi lawmakers report cards as they tackle criminal justice reform, prison crisis
The move is a political muscle-flex likely to have a major impact on criminal justice reform and other legislation at the Capitol.
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One of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s favorite cases originated in Mississippi
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the 6-3 majority opinion that ensured a Benton County woman could keep parental rights of her two children.
‘I am finally free’: Curtis Flowers’ murder charges dropped after six trials
AG Lynn Fitch dropped charges against Curtis Flowers, a Black man from Winona who had been tried from murder in six trials over 24 years.
Small town, big bust: Auditor announces Mississippi embezzlement arrest
A Columbus official allegedly embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars — one of the largest municipal embezzlement cases in recent years.
Mississippi teen who has languished in jail for 17 months without an indictment is just ‘one of thousands’
Sixteen-year-old William Haymon has spent more than 500 days in an adult jail in rural Lexington, Mississippi. There are no state rules governing how long a person can be incarcerated without being formally charged with a crime.
JAY-Z, Meek Mill group wants Mississippi lawmakers to override Reeves prison reform veto
A high profile prison reform group is urging Mississippi lawmakers to override Gov. Tate Reeves’ veto of a criminal justice bill that would have made thousands of inmates eligible for parole, though it’s unclear whether lawmakers have the votes to do so.
Crews move Confederate monument at University of Mississippi after years of student activism
The 30-foot Confederate monument had greeted visitors at the University of Mississippi’s main entrance since it was erected in 1906.
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